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KN51 UTL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,360 mi
Last recorded103,360 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 UTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 103,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 89,055 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 74,522 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 69,134 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 69,134 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 66,947 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 66,947 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 64,646 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 62,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 62,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 57,996 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013

Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 55,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust middle section slightly corroded.

Fail 4 Jun 2012 55,226 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust middle section slightly corroded.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 50,725 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2011 50,504 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 45,300 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 42,168 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 38,372 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 34,052 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 25,660 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 25,639 miles

FRONT PADS LOW †BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO CRACK UP

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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KN51 UTL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN51 UTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KN51 UTL registered?

KN51 UTL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is KN51 UTL safe to buy?

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